Evolution

Question 1

Vestigial Structures

Answer 1

Structures that have no apparent function and appear to be residual parts from a past ancestor

Question 2

Transitional Forms

Answer 2

A specie that is intermediate between 2.

Question 3

Homologous structures

Answer 3

Different shapes and function, same bone structure.

Question 4

Divergent Evolution

Answer 4

Divergent evolution is the process whereby groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species

Question 5

Convergent Evolution

Answer 5

The process whereby distantly related organisms independently evolve similar traits to adapt to similar necessities.

Question 6

Atavism

Answer 6

The reappearance of a trait that had been lost during evolution. Our genes do not determine who we are, but with atavism, they can sometimes serve as reminders of our evolutionary past.

Question 7

Homologous features are a result of…

Answer 7

Divergent evolution

Question 8

Analogous features are a result of…

Answer 8

Convergent evolution